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Birth	:	8 Feb 1925 Glenelg Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	25 Dec 2012 Waterdown, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.3076300, -79.8939600
Plot	:	SSND Section
Description	:	Sister Rita Ryan, SSND (formerly Sister Mary Denise) First Profession 1942 Motherhouse Waterdown, Ontario Provincial Canadian Province 1968 to 1972 Died at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown, Ontario on December 25, 2012 in her 70th year as a School Sister of Notre Dame. Predeceased by her parents Dennis and Catherine (née D'Arcy) Ryan and her brother, Cecil Patrick. Fondly remembered by the members of her religious community and devoted nephews and nieces. Sister Rita began her teaching career at Christ the King School, Hamilton and moved on to the following schools where she was... Read More	Sister Rita Ryan, SSND (formerly Sister Mary Denise) First Profession 1942 Motherhouse Waterdown, Ontario Provincial Canadian Province 1968 to 1972 Died at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown, Ontario on December 25, 2012 in her 70th year as a School Sister of Notre Dame. Predeceased by her parents Dennis and Catherine (née D'Arcy) Ryan and her brother, Cecil Patrick. Fondly remembered by the members of her religious community and devoted nephews and nieces. Sister Rita began her teaching career at Christ the King School, Hamilton and moved on to the following schools where she was also principal, Sacred Heart, Mildmay, St. Mary's and St. Joseph, Oakville, St. Patrick, Cambridge. After a year as Vice-Principal at Bishop Ryan High School, Hamilton, Sister Rita held administrative positions in the Canadian Province of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She was Directress of Novices from 1963-1967. The following year Sister Rita was in Rome serving the international congregation for the revision of the Constitutions. In 1968 Sister Rita was elected as Provincial Leader of the Canadian Province. She returned to teaching in 1972 as principal of St. Patrick's School, Caledonia and St. Theresa School in Beardmore. At the latter place she also served in pastoral ministry. In 1983 Sister Rita moved to England where she was supervisor of maintenance for a boarding and day school in Lingfield. Then, she moved to Dulwich. On her return to Ontario she was administrator of the Motherhouse in Waterdown. Ever an educator in 1993 Sister Rita assisted young women and tutored ESL students in Toronto and Kitchener. When Sister Rita retired in Waterdown, she helped with the Catechetical Correspondence program. Sister Rita was a great story teller and through the years delighted many with her dramatic tales. Although ill health limited her activities, Sister Rita continued her intense interest in religious, historical and political events. Visitors will be received at Notre Dame Convent on Friday, December 28 from 2:00 – 4:00pm and 7:00 – 8:00pm. Prayer service will be held on Friday afternoon at 3:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 29 at 10:30am. Interment at Notre Dame Convent Cemetery. (Newspaper obit, info provided by School Sisters of Notre Dame, Canadian Province) Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

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Where is Sr Rita Ryan's memorial?
Sr Rita Ryan's memorial is located at: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did Sr Rita Ryan death?
Sr Rita Ryan death on 25 Dec 2012 in Waterdown, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Sr Rita Ryan's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3076300
Longitude: -79.8939600

Family Members:

Parent

Dennis J Ryan

(1884 - 1970)

Catherine Agatha D'Arcey Ryan

(1884 - 1961)

Siblings

Cecil P Ryan

(1919 - 1984)

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